At the Faculty of Pharmacy of Istinye University, social contribution activities are carried out within the scope of the “Social Responsibility Project” course, in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to promote the common well-being of society.

Among these goals, the projects primarily focus on SDG 4: Quality Education and SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being. All projects are conducted by student teams under the guidance of academic advisors.

Projects Conducted in the 2023–2024 Fall Semester

(66 students enrolled in the Turkish Pharmacy Program)

  • Breast cancer awareness among women

  • Early diagnosis in cancer for a healthier future

  • Improve posture, improve quality of life

  • Awareness about the use of birth control pills

  • Healthy teeth, smiling faces

  • Rational drug use

  • Free your mind, build your future: combating addiction

  • Food and water support for stray animals

  • Hypertension awareness in families

Projects Conducted in the 2022–2023 Fall Semester

(48 students enrolled in the Turkish Pharmacy Program)

  • Hand hygiene awareness in children

  • Book donations to libraries of village schools

  • Awareness on diabetes

  • Awareness on avoiding medicines and dietary supplements purchased online

  • Support for the lives of stray animals

  • Contribution to the LÖSEV (Foundation for Children with Leukemia) project

  • Audio prospectus initiative (BİLSES Project)

  • Public awareness on the collection and recycling of expired medications

  • Every age is unique

  • Evaluation of healthy eating awareness among students and staff